They also announced extended deals for Kompany, David Silva,
Samir Nasri, Edin Dzeko, Sergio Aguero and Aleks Kolarov.

The Belgian defender, 28, believes City have assembled a 'world
class' squad as they look to defend their Premier League title and
make progress in the Champions League.

And he says agreeing new deals with current players is proof of
the stability at the Etihad Stadium.

Kompany said: "I think the club has made a statement this summer,
not just with the players we have brought in, but also with the new
deals that have been made.

"I am not talking about myself when I say this, but we have
signed a group of players who are absolutely world class. They are
guys who have already won stuff for City and you can't buy that kind
of experience. …